Long time Sociology instructor retires
Robert Seay is not afraid of new ideas. In fact, he embraces them. When he closes his classroom door for the last time next month, he will have spent 41 years making his world a better place through the integration of new ideas in his classroom. Full story
Mississippi poet to visit Northwest
Mississippi author and poet Patricia Neely-Dorsey will be on hand for a book signing and discussion at the R.C. Pugh Library on the Senatobia campus of Northwest Mississippi Community College on May 5 at 2:30 p.m., according to Maggie Moran, public service and reference librarian. Neely-Dorsey will be signing her book “Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia: A Life in Poetry,” which was published in February 2008 by Grant House Publishers. Full story
Summer School sessions set for Northwest
Northwest Mississippi Community College is offering two summer school terms this year, with the first term beginning on Thursday, May 28 and ending on Thursday, June 25. Registration for the first term day classes is Friday, May 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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"Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself.”
A Chinese proverb goes: “Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself.” Such is the case for Shani Smith of Southaven.
When Smith was a student at Northwest Mississippi Community College, Leah Arrington, her accounting instructor called her to the side and told her she had a talent for accounting. Arrington encouraged her to consider accounting as a major and sent her to talk to Dr. Marilyn Bateman, the academic dean, who also encouraged her. Smith changed her major and has since completed her associate degree and bachelor’s degree in accountancy through the 2+2 program at Northwest and the University of Mississippi at the DeSoto Center. She is now an accounting professional in Memphis. Full Story
Northwest adult education instructors nominated as START trainers
Two Northwest Mississippi Community College Adult Basic Education (ABE)/GED instructors have been nominated to become certified as Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) teacher trainers. Vickie Barksdale of Senatobia and Amy Savage of Sardis were among 19 trainer candidates nominated by state leadership and accepted to begin the certification process to train other teachers in the START program. Full story
NW responds to employment needs with four summer classes
In an effort to respond to the recent trend in increasing unemployment, Northwest Mississippi Community College will offer four accelerated, non-credit training programs this summer on the Senatobia campus.
The classes, to be taught by Northwest faculty in the Career-Technical Division, include Welding, Commercial Truck Driving, CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) and Industrial Maintenance. Full story
Northwest students receive scholarships
Students in Northwest Mississippi Community College's Student Support Services (SSS) program received a cash scholarship for showing overall excellence and involvement in the program this year. These students maintained a 2.0 GPA and attended cultural outings and workshops and participated in the tutoring program offered to them. Full story
2009 Yearbook First Copy
Northwest Mississippi Community College President, Dr. Gary Lee Spears, received the first copy of the 2009 " Rocketeer". Full story
Les Fauves Art Sale set May 1
Northwest Mississippi Community College’s student art club, Les Fauves, will hold its annual Spring sale on Friday, May 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Northwest Art Gallery on the Senatobia campus. Full story
New cheerleaders named at Northwest
The 2009-2010 Northwest Mississippi Community College cheerleading squad has been named, according to Pam Wooten, Northwest manager of student activities and cheer sponsor. Full story
Childers to speak at Northwest graduations
United States Congressman Travis Childers will be the keynote speaker at the 93rd graduation exercises held at Northwest Mississippi Community College on Friday, May 15. Full story
Announcement of Kelly W. Hudson Endowed Scholarship
The Kelly Wayne Hudson Endowed Scholarship has been established through the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation, according to Sybil Canon, director of Development. Full story
NW rodeo athletes place in Ozark Region event
After getting past the first day of threatening tornadoes, rain and mud, Northwest Rodeo Coach Lawrence "Bud" Young reports a successful three-day NIRA event at the college farm April 2-4.
"It was a challenge that first day—moving kids and livestock around due to the weather, but we got past it." Full story
Northwest Student receives Top Apprentice Award
Northwest Mississippi Community College Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Instructor Whit Perry (right) presented Durand Burdine of Yazoo City with the Top Apprentice Award. Full story
Outstanding students named at Northwest
Faculty members at Northwest Mississippi Community College have named the college’s 2008-2009 Outstanding Students, according to college officials. One outstanding student is chosen by faculty for each major within a department. Full story
Final Reading Roundtable session scheduled
This year’s final meeting of Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Reading Roundtable will be held on Tuesday, April 28 at 2 p.m. in the R.C. Pugh Library on the Senatobia campus. Northwest Psychology Instructor Mary Lynn McLaughlin will present “A Whole New Mind” by Daniel Pink. Full story
Northwest to present “Tartuffe: Born Again”
A modern adaptation of Molière’s classic play, “Tartuffe” is next on the agenda for the Northwest Mississippi Community College Theatre Department. Northwest student Jamison White of Horn Lake is directing “Tartuffe: Born Again,” April 16-19 at the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Senatobia campus. Full story
Northwest receives $10,000 check for 2 + 2 Scholarship
BankPlus Banking Center President Worth Steen presented a check for $10,000 to NWCC and University of Mississippi for the 2+2 scholarship program. Full story
Northwest heating and air instructors attend annual workshop in Washington
Northwest Mississippi Community College Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Instructors Whit Perry and Josh Buchanan attended the 2009 HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) and Plumbing Instructor Workshop on March 11-13. The annual workshop was held at the National Conference Center in Landsdowne, Va. Full story
Cheerleading tryouts scheduled for Northwest
Tryouts for the Northwest Mississippi Community College Cheerleading Squad will be held on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 at Howard Coliseum on the Senatobia campus, according to Pam Wooten, cheerleader sponsor. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 13. Full story
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